R.L.GUPTA & ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of supersession of a judicial officer, Shri R.L. Gupta, by junior officers during his deputation. The Court held that the principles of justice and equity must guide such decisions, emphasizing that an officer on deputation cannot be superseded without proper consideration of public interest and procedural fairness. The Court ruled in favor of Gupta, stating that his supersession was invalid due to the circumstances of his deputation and the lack of due process.